Welcome to Franklin
Vision Statement
By the year 2030, the City of Franklin, Virginia will maintain our small city identity, heritage, and beauty while being a regional hub for economic opportunities, first-class education, a job-ready workforce, and balanced housing options.
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MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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April 20, 2024
Franklin's Market on Main offers a variety of fresh produce, meats/seafood, baked goods, locally made products and more. Check our Facebook page for a weekly list of vendors. We always encourage you to take a stroll through Downtown Franklin to... Read More
October 12, 2024
Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure that's perfect for the whole family! Join us for our annual City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash, where the spirit of Halloween comes to life in a flurry of costumes, excitement, and community... Read More
October 24, 2024
🎃 Trick or Treat Extravaganza! 🎃
Join Us for a Spooktacular Evening of Fun and Frights, Thursday, October 24, 2024! Downtown Franklin is a one stop shop for family Halloween fun. While you make your way around town, we encourage you to browse... Read More
November 9, 2024
Franklin Holiday Open House & Craft Fair
Get ready for a festive celebration at the Franklin Holiday Open House & Craft Fair! This exciting annual event brings together local artisans, vendors, and holiday shoppers for a day full of fun, food,... Read More
December 6, 2024
City of Franklin and Parks & Recreation Proudly Presents the 2024 Christmas Parade!
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit with the City of Franklin's 2024 Christmas Parade, brought to you by Parks & Recreation! This year's parade is set to be... Read More
News & Announcements
September 18, 2024
Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization for Franklin City will meet on the days hereafter listed for the purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities including errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or... Read More
August 6, 2024
The Franklin City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Rosylen Oglesby as its new City Manager. At its meeting on Monday, August 5th, the City Council unanimously approved an employment agreement with Ms. Oglesby. Ms. Oglesby was... Read More
May 17, 2024
The City of Franklin would like to remind property owners that the real estate reassessment notices for the 2024 tax year will be mailed out May 13, 2024. Anyone wishing to schedule an appointment to discuss their new assessment with the Assessors... Read More
November 28, 2023
The following is the 2024 calendar year Franklin CPMT meeting notice. All meetings are held at the Franklin City Department of Social Services, located at 306 N. Main St., Franklin, VA 23851 at 2:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday/monthly.
Meetings are... Read More
October 19, 2022
LIHWAP will be available to eligible Virginia resident beginning October 17, 2022. LIHWAP will be available through September 2023 or until funds are depleted. Read More
September 27, 2022
Please find a public notice at the link below regarding the Board of Equalization Read More
February 24, 2022
For more information on the hazard mitigation public meeting, please see the attached flyer. Read more Read More
August 6, 2021
For more information on the Rent Relief Program please see the attached document. Read More
August 6, 2021
For a list of eligible Rent Relief Program Zip Codes please see the attached document. Read More
August 6, 2021
For tips on applying to the Rent Relief Program please see the attached document. Read More